For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 587 students in Nelson County, KY.
The top ranked private high school in Nelson County, KY is Bethlehem High School/diocese.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Kentucky private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Top Ranked Nelson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethlehem High School/diocese![Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo Bethlehem High School/diocese Photo]()

(Catholic)
309 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 827-3431
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bluegrass Christian Academy![Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo Bluegrass Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
2580 Springfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Nelson County Baptist School
(Baptist)
55 Lutheran Church Rd
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-0117
Gr: K-12 | 74 students
Our Lady Of The Rosary
Alternative School (Catholic)
972 Bloomfield Road
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 348-1338
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Nelson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Unitas Honor Academy (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
112 S Elm Grove Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 264-7683
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 264-7683
Gr: 5-10 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Nelson County, KY?
The top ranked private high schools in Nelson County, KY is Bethlehem High School/diocese.
How many private high schools are located in Nelson County?
4 private high schools are located in Nelson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nelson County?
Which private high schools in Nelson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Nelson County include: Nelson County Baptist School vs. Bluegrass Christian Academy
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